My 2008 Maintenance Intervals - CANADA

Service at every 8, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer/headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.
• Rotate tires.

Service at 25, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
• Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Drive shafts - Check boots.
• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Horn - Check function.
• Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6 only).
• Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
• Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi RS 4 and Audi R8 only).

Service at 40, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.

Service at 55, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
• Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8)
• Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Drive shafts - Check boots.
• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
• Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch.
• Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Horn - Check function.
• Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6 only).
• Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
• Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi RS 4, Audi Q7 3.6L, Audi A8 6.0L, and Audi R8 only).
• Spark plugs - Replace* (Audi A3 3.2L, Audi TT 3.2L, and A8 6.0L only).
• Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace the filter element (Audi RS 4 and Audi A8 6.0L only).
• BorgWarner clutch - Change oil (Audi A3 and Audi TT only).
• Continuously variable transmission (multitronic™) - Change ATF.
• S tronic - Change oil and replace filter element (Audi A3 and Audi TT only).
• Power steering fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.
• Brake discs - Check thickness.
• Lights - Check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license plate light from the rear of the vehicle (Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8 only).
• Interior lights - Check all interior lights, glove box compartment illumination, control lights, and MMI (if applicable).

* Spark plug replacement at 55, 000 Km or 3 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 60, 000 Km or 3 years, whichever occurs first.

Service at 70, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil Filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.

Service at 85, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
• Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Drive shafts - Check boots.
• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only)
• Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Horn - Check function.
• Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6 only).
• Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
• Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi RS 4 and Audi R8 only).
• Spark plugs - Replace* (except Audi A3 3.2L, Audi TT 3.2L, and Audi A8 6.0L).
• Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace the filter element (except Audi RS 4, Audi Q7 4.2L, and Audi A8 6.0L).

* Spark plug replacement at 85, 000 Km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 90, 000 Km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

Service at 100, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.

Service at 115, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
• Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Drive shafts - Check boots.
• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
• Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch.
• Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and S8 only).
• Horn - Check function.
• Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6 only).
• Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
• Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi RS 4, Audi Q7 3.6L, Audi A8 6.0L, and Audi R8 only).
• Spark plugs - Replace (Audi A3 3.2L, Audi TT 3.2L, and A8 6.0L only).
• Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (Audi RS 4, Audi Q7 4.2L, and Audi A8 6.0L only).
• BorgWarner clutch - Change oil (Audi A3 and Audi TT only).
• Continuously variable transmission (multitronic™) - Change ATF (where applicable).
• S tronic - Change oil and replace filter element (Audi A3 and Audi TT only).
• Power steering fluid - Check fluid level and add if necessary.
• Brake discs - Check thickness.
• Lights - Check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license plate light from the rear of the vehicle (Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8 only).
• Interior lights - Check all interior lights, glove box compartment illumination, control lights, and MMI (if applicable).
• Ribbed V-belt - Check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manual tensioner and retension if necessary (2.0L, 3.2L, 4.2L FSI, and 5.2L engines only).
• Ribbed V-belt - Replace (Audi S4 only).

Service at 130, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.

Service at 145, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
• Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks.
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks.
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
• Drive shafts - Check boots.
• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends (except Audi Q7, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi R8).
• Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and S8 only).
• Horn - Check function.
• Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (Audi A8 and Audi S8 only).
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi S5, and Audi A6 only).
• Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
• Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi RS 4 and Audi R8 only).

Service at 160, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service 

• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter.
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display.
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level.
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary.
• Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function.
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure.

Timing Belt Replacement at 175, 000 Km 

• Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
• Replace timing belt. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L engines only).